Choose the Right with all Your Might and Things May Go Your Way

Today I talked with my sweet mom Melinda and got to know some more details about her childhood and young adulthood. She discusses good memories in her life from summers in Kansas to work and raising her kids.

“I wanted nothing to do with the war”

This is a story of my grandfather who lived in Kansas at the time of the Vietnam war, and how he was able to avoid the draft. He watch his fraternity brothers get drafted into the war where some of...

An Interview with my Grandpa

I interviewed my grandpa William Parks. He is originally from Kansas and was a public defender in Chicago, IL. He also joined the military. We discussed his life and impact on the world and also talked about his love, the...

i interview my grandparents

my grandparents talked about mainly their lives as children during the 30’s and 40’s

My mom

My mom lived in a rural area and played outside a lot when she was younger.

Interview with my Dzia Dzia: part 3 of 3

In this section, I interview my grandfather about his career as a historian working for the government and as a professor of history. Also see parts 1 and 2

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I love my dad, he’s goofy and was so scared for this interview but I’m excited for the future when I can look back and hear this recording again. I would’ve talked longer but I could tell he was feeling...

An Interview With Everett Browning, a Grandfather, a WWII Veteran, and a Father

This interview was on my grandfather, Everett W. Browning. Discussing his childhood and family life, we also touched on his military service during World War 2, and his relationship with my grandmother.